Humidifier Performance; Pneumatic Flow Path; Flow (Maximum) At Set Pressures - ResMed VPAP ST Information Manual

• When using the SlimLine or ClimateLine above 20 cm H
not be reached if used with an antibacterial filter. The device performance must be checked prior
to prescribing the SlimLine or ClimateLine for use with an antibacterial filter.

Humidifier performance

The following settings have been tested at 22°C, 40% RH ambient conditions:
Mask pressure RH output %
cm H O
Setting 3
2
3 90
10 95
20 95
25 100
a. AH - Absolute Humidity in mg/L.
b. BTPS - Body Temperature Pressure Saturated.

Pneumatic flow path

Flow (maximum) at set pressures

The following are measured at the end of the specified tubing:
Pressure, cm H O VPAP and
2
4
8
12
16
20
25
8
Setting 6
100
100
100
100
1. Inlet filter
2. Blower
3. Tube
4. Mask
VPAP and
Standard air SlimLine air tube,
tube, L/min L/min
200 195
200 190
200 184
200 175
190 168
180 144
O, the device optimum performance may
2
Nominal system output AH
Setting 3
10
11.5
11
12
VPAP, H5i and
ClimateLine
heated air tube,
L/min
170
170
170
170
161
125
a b
, BTPS
Setting 6
18
21
18
13.5
VPAP, H5i and
Standard air
tube, L/min
170
170
170
170
170
161